Kabushiki kaisha toshiba (20240322815). SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE simplified abstract

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SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE

Organization Name

kabushiki kaisha toshiba

Inventor(s)

Nobuyuki Shobudani of Yokohama Kanagawa (JP)

SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240322815 titled 'SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE

Simplified Explanation:

This semiconductor device includes circuits for charging, discharging, detection, and storage. The charging circuit charges based on two signals, the discharging circuit discharges based on another signal, the detection circuit outputs a signal that varies with a change in potential, and the storage circuit stores and outputs signals based on the detection circuit's output.

  • The device includes a charging circuit, discharging circuit, detection circuit, and storage circuit.
  • The charging circuit charges based on two signals, while the discharging circuit discharges based on another signal.
  • The detection circuit outputs a signal that varies with a change in potential.
  • The storage circuit stores and outputs signals based on the detection circuit's output.

Key Features and Innovation:

  • Integration of charging, discharging, detection, and storage circuits in a semiconductor device.
  • Ability to vary charging and discharging based on different signals.
  • Detection circuit provides a signal that reflects changes in potential.
  • Storage circuit stores and outputs signals based on the detection circuit's output.

Potential Applications:

  • Battery management systems
  • Energy storage systems
  • Portable electronic devices

Problems Solved:

  • Efficient charging and discharging of semiconductor devices
  • Accurate detection of changes in potential
  • Reliable storage and output of signals

Benefits:

  • Improved energy management
  • Enhanced performance of semiconductor devices
  • Increased reliability and accuracy in signal processing

Commercial Applications:

This technology could be utilized in the development of advanced battery management systems for electric vehicles, smart grid applications, and portable electronic devices, enhancing energy efficiency and overall performance.

Questions about Semiconductor Device:

1. How does the detection circuit output signals based on changes in potential? 2. What are the potential commercial applications of this semiconductor device technology?

2. How does the storage circuit store and output signals based on the detection circuit's output? 3. What are the benefits of integrating charging, discharging, detection, and storage circuits in a semiconductor device? 4. How does this technology improve energy management in semiconductor devices?


Original Abstract Submitted

a semiconductor device includes a charging circuit, a discharging circuit, a detection circuit, and a storage circuit. the charging circuit performs charging based on a first signal and a second signal. the discharging circuit performs discharging based on a third signal. the detection circuit outputs a fourth signal that has a level that varies based on a change in a rate of change of potential. the storage circuit receives a fifth signal and the fourth signal, stores a level of the fifth signal based on a first edge of the fourth signal, and outputs the second signal that is based on the stored level. the outputting is performed based on a second edge of the fourth signal.